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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village
- City
- South Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹14.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in South Delhi, Delhi at Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village in South Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹14.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Does Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in South Delhi run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the average Principal salary in South Delhi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in South Delhi. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VINESH KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 2754134
Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya, Dera Village is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in South Delhi, Delhi.
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